Serb star Mitrovic secures permanent move to Fulham

Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. – Photo express.co.uk Viet Nam News LONDON — Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic’s pivotal role to Fulham’s return to the Premier League earned him a permanent move from rivals Newcastle on Monday and he declared himself “happy to the moon and back”. The 23-year-old – who scored 12 goals in 17 appearances for the Cottagers after joining them on loan in January — cost a reported £22 million (US$28.9 million) and signed a five-year contract. “I’m very glad and happy and proud to finally be here and officially become a Fulham player. I’m happy to the moon and back,” he told Fulhamfctv. “I have love for the fans. They’re amazing fans and I have a really good connection with them. “This is a big club and last year we made history, we did big things, and I want to continue this. We want to keep making big things, and with all the fans behind us I think we can go far.” Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan said he is delighted to have secured Mitrovic – who scored 17 times for Newcastle in three years — as he had been a target since his successful stint there. “He was a hero in our run to promotion, and from the moment he arrived at Motspur and began working with us, we’ve always wanted Mitro on a permanent,” said Khan. “I told him that after the final at Wembley, and I’m thrilled to make it official today.” Mitrovic, who played for… [Read full story]